Hemsworth Park

Hemsworth Park is a residential care home in Pontefract, Wakefield (WF9 5EA). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.

About Hemsworth Park

Hemsworth Park is a residential care home in Pontefract. We care for older people and younger adults, including residents living with dementia, people managing mental health conditions and people with a physical disability, and we offer respite stays. As a residential setting our work is daily life supported well, with general practitioners, district nurses and other community professionals involved when they are needed. What we aim for is a house where people are known rather than managed, which sounds obvious and takes discipline because the pressures of a rota pull the other way. It means unrushed help with washing and dressing, medication given reliably, food worth looking forward to and staff who notice when a resident is quieter than usual. For people living with dementia we keep the routine predictable and the faces familiar. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is requires improvement. We would rather set that out here than have a family come across it later. There is an agreed plan for the areas identified, we are working through it, and anyone considering the home should ask us directly what has changed and what has not yet.

Care provided at Hemsworth Park

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Hemsworth Park

Where is Hemsworth Park located?

Hemsworth Park is a residential care home in Pontefract, Wakefield, WF9 5EA. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Hemsworth Park provide?

Hemsworth Park is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Physical disability support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Hemsworth Park's CQC rating?

Hemsworth Park is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 1 October 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Hemsworth Park provide dementia care?

Yes. Hemsworth Park supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Hemsworth Park offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Hemsworth Park offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Hemsworth Park

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

Yes. Hemsworth Park is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Hemsworth Park is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Hemsworth Park offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

Yes. Yes. Hemsworth Park supports younger adults as well as older people.

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

Typical weekly fees in the Yorkshire & Humberside

Hemsworth Park has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the Yorkshire & Humberside, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the Yorkshire & Humberside, not a quote from Hemsworth Park. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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